Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu
The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m down a steep slope.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"We have information indicating that he apparently tripped while crossing a wooden bridge and he likely tried to hold onto the wooden railing."
— Virgilio Velasquez , Other
"Paton had served with distinction for 16 years and will be remembered for his selflessness, amazing sense of humour, extreme kindness and inclusion of all."
— Mike Bush , Executive
Key People
Matthew Cameron Paton was a 53-year-old Australian man who tragically died while hiking to Machu Picchu.
Mike Bush is the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police.
Virgilio Velasquez is the Cusco Police Region Chief General who commented on the incident.
Locations
Tags
All Coverage
The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m down a steep slope.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
British man missing after diving into Lake Como to rescue teenager
The man had jumped in to save a father and son in difficulty in the water, local officials say.
September 22, 2026 at 11:44 AMUS aviator shot down over Iran recalls 'free-falling' before his dangerous rescue
The April rescue operation to recover the downed aircrew saw the first US boots on the ground in Iran in 46 years, American officials say.
September 14, 2026 at 01:00 AMSix dead, 107 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea
Ships and helicopters are searching for the remaining 130 missing people from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had encountered bad weather.
September 13, 2026 at 09:42 AMCoach crash kills several people in Swiss Alps
A coach carrying 48 Dutch passengers overturns, leaving several people dead.
September 10, 2026 at 08:44 PMNigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings - Reuters
Nigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings Reuters
August 25, 2026 at 06:01 PMFather leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say
The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired.
August 22, 2026 at 08:40 AM